Utah Solar Guide 2026
Everything Utah homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about Utah solar
Utah's 5.5+ peak sun hours (comparable to Texas) and 25% state tax credit make solar attractive despite relatively low electricity rates. Salt Lake City and St. George are particularly strong solar markets.
Peak sun hours
5.5
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
11.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$2.75/W
before incentives
Typical payback
11 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in Utah
Annual production
16,060 kWh
Year-1 savings
$1,767
System cost (est.)
$22,000
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Utah Net Metering Policy
Net billing (export at ~70% of retail)
Utah shifted from full retail NEM to net billing. Rocky Mountain Power credits exports at around 70% of retail rate. Despite lower export value, strong sun hours keep solar viable.
Utah Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓Utah Renewable Energy Tax Credit: 25% of cost (up to $2,000 residential)
- ✓Property tax exemption
- ✓Sales tax exemption
Top Utilities in Utah
Interconnection timeline: 4–8 weeks
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